Good for Lionel Hollins. This guy deserved the next big available NBA coaching position following the admirable job he did with the Memphis Grizzlies from 2009 to 2013.
Hollins, who was recently named head coach of the Brooklyn Nets after Jason Kidd bolted for Milwaukee, inherits a team with experience, talent and a win-now mentality.
But the Nets don't have much flexibility in terms of upgrading their roster this offseason. They didn't have a first-round pick in the draft, and according to Marc Stein of ESPN, they'll reportedly lose Shaun Livingston to the Golden State Warriors and their free-agent spending money is short.
For the most part, what you see is what you get right now with this Nets roster.
The obvious concern with this group is durability. Brook Lopez missed 65 games last year, thanks to another devastating foot injury. And whether you like it or not, Lopez is this team's centerpiece. He's the one guy who gives it a consistent mismatch when healthy.
Hollins will have to figure out a way to manage Lopez this upcoming season. Keeping your best player on a min ...
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Biggest Challenges and Hurdles for New Brooklyn Nets Coach Lionel Hollins
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